Merchandising Operations Associate

Role overview The Associate Director, Commerce Operations & Merchandising at NBCUniversal takes the lead on commerce strategy and manages merchandising initiatives. This role centers on refining operational processes and ensuring that merchandising projects move forward efficiently. Main responsibilities Guide the development and execution of commerce strate…

Business OverviewKINESSO is an innovative, technology-driven performance marketing agency dedicated to generating actionable growth for our agency partners and clients. We transform 'action' into 'outcome' by harnessing our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, artificial intelligence, and experimentation. KINESSO amalgamates the strengths of Matterkind, Reprise, P3, and Kinesso to deliver unparalleled performance marketing services worldwide. With over 6,000 employees across more than 60 countries, we provide a comprehensive suite of services, leveraging our insights into consumer behavior to implement effective planning and optimization strategies. Our commitment to data-driven solutions enables us to drive growth in e-commerce, social platforms, and curated marketplaces tailored to each client's specific needs. For more information, visit www.KINESSO.com.Position SummaryWe are seeking dynamic and top-tier talent to join our expanding Commerce team as an Associate Director. In this pivotal role, you will lead a team in the development, execution, and measurement of media plans for assigned shopper/commerce media clients. You will collaborate closely with the Director on both strategic and tactical advancements of each retail plan, working alongside national Planning and Buying teams to ensure a cohesive Commerce media function.The Commerce team specializes in the planning, buying, execution, and assessment of Commerce media, which includes retailer-focused elements such as in-store signage, digital ads on platforms like Amazon and Kroger.com, and partnerships with influencers and shoppable technology companies. Our ultimate goal is to support clients' commerce, shopper, and customer marketing teams, measuring product sales both online and in-store.

At Bespoke Post, we embody the essence of exploration and discovery. Our lifestyle brand is dedicated to uncovering unique products and insightful guides that enhance our customers' lives. Through our e-commerce platform, engaging editorial content, and award-winning subscription service, we celebrate quality goods, support small brands, and connect with fascinating individuals that inspire curiosity and promote enriching experiences.The Associate E-Commerce Merchandiser plays a crucial role in bridging the buying team with various departments within the organization. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Merchandising, you will ensure the seamless translation of our buyers' acquisitions into a captivating and cohesive customer journey across our website, email campaigns, partnerships, and membership offerings.This position requires a dynamic blend of project management and hands-on merchandising expertise. You will be responsible for overseeing the daily presentation of bespokepost.com, facilitating collaboration among merchandising, marketing, product, and membership teams, and ensuring all initiatives align with our brand standards, keeping everything on track and organized.

For over a century, Forbes has been a leading global media brand, representing success and influence. Our journalism informs and inspires, showcasing individuals and initiatives that are transforming industries and making significant impacts worldwide. With a reach of over 140 million people monthly through trusted journalism, engaging ForbesLive events, and 49 licensed local editions across 81 countries, we connect a diverse community of billionaires, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators.Join our team at Forbes Vetted as the Associate Director of Commerce Data, where you will play a pivotal role in how data is structured, interpreted, and utilized across the organization. Collaborating closely with Editorial, Product, Business Intelligence, Data Engineering, and Brand Solutions (sales and partnerships), you will ensure that all teams have the necessary tools to measure success, track performance, and identify growth opportunities in an ever-evolving media landscape. You will serve as a trusted advisor to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, adept at analyzing analytics requirements and communicating insights to senior leadership. Be the go-to resource for projects lacking measurement plans, untangling complex data systems, and providing clarity on business performance.

About WPP MediaWPP serves as the trusted growth partner for some of the world's most prominent brands. We harness exceptional talent, reliable data, and strategic partnerships through our innovative marketing platform, WPP Open, to help clients navigate change, seize opportunities, and achieve transformative growth.WPP Media operates as an AI-driven media unit, merging media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalization at scale. Through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, we ensure clients understand precisely where, how, and why their media investments yield results.To learn more about us, visit wppmedia.com.About WPP Media WPP embodies creative transformation. We leverage the power of creativity to foster better futures for our people, the planet, our clients, and our communities. For more details, visit wpp.com.WPP Media stands as WPP's global media collective. In an era where media permeates every aspect of life, we unite the best platforms, talent, and partnerships to unlock limitless growth opportunities. Discover more at wppmedia.com.At WPP Media, we champion the strength of our culture and our people. This commitment drives us to provide exceptional experiences for our clients and each other. In this position, it is essential to embody WPP and WPP Media's core values:Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire Transformational Creativity.Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences through Cultivating Trust.Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media BrandMindshare is committed to delivering Good Growth for our clients. As “Growth Architects,” we engineer growth that benefits all stakeholders—enhancing lives, the planet, and business—through intentional media use. This strategy fosters more meaningful consumer connections, boosts brand trust, and produces superior outcomes for all involved.Role Summary & ImpactThe Associate Director, Commerce Strategy will leverage a deep understanding of commerce platforms, including retail media networks and adtech partners, to address intricate business challenges with clear perspectives. This role will identify opportunities for product, process, or solution enhancements to drive success.

About WPP MediaWPP is the premier growth partner for the world’s top brands. We leverage exceptional talent, trusted data, and strategic partnerships, all integrated through our innovative marketing platform, WPP Open, to assist clients in navigating change, seizing opportunities, and achieving transformative growth.WPP Media represents WPP's AI-enhanced media division, merging media, data, and partnerships to facilitate creative personalization at scale. With the support of WPP Open and Open Intelligence, clients gain complete visibility into their media investments.To learn more, visit wppmedia.com.Role SummaryThe Associate Director will be instrumental in orchestrating retail media and digital commerce strategies for Unilever’s Beauty & Wellbeing portfolio. This role ensures seamless alignment between strategy, activation, and multi-channel planning across media and content.Key responsibilities include translating strategic directions into actionable plans across retailers and fostering collaboration among internal teams and external partners.

About the TeamAt DoorDash, our Commerce Platform is a dynamic fulfillment service that supports restaurants, grocers, and retailers across the United States and beyond. It empowers these businesses to implement eCommerce fulfillment for their direct-to-consumer experiences.As a key member of the Commerce Platform team, the Senior Associate will have a pivotal role in defining, testing, and scaling our most significant initiatives.About the RoleIn your position as a Senior Associate on the Commerce Platform Growth Strategy & Operations team, you will be instrumental in driving our growth and success. Owning this segment directly, your responsibilities will include developing and executing our growth strategies with some of our largest and most strategic clients. This entails launching and scaling partnerships, identifying product-market fit, crafting strategic go-to-market approaches, and collaborating cross-functionally to advance solutions.We aspire to innovate and introduce groundbreaking products to the market. On any given day, you might collaborate with colleagues to design experiments aimed at enhancing quality and delivery operations, test cutting-edge marketing strategies, address challenges that streamline processes for both us and our merchants, or analyze data to clarify performance at the most granular level, ensuring we continue to grow. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual with an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of taking ownership, developing plans from the ground up, and driving execution while securing cross-functional support to achieve the strategic objectives of DoorDash Commerce Platform.You will report to a Manager within our Commerce Platform Restaurants team in the Platform Products organization.

About Flywheel Digital Flywheel Digital delivers a full range of digital commerce solutions for leading brands on major online marketplaces. Clients use near real-time analytics to improve sales, market share, and profitability. With teams across the Americas, Europe, and APAC, Flywheel offers a path for meaningful impact and ongoing growth, supported by a global network. Role Overview: Director of Digital Commerce The Director of Digital Commerce in New York will shape team development, strengthen client relationships, and help Flywheel grow its leadership in digital commerce solutions. The role requires deep experience in commerce (media or retail, with a focus on at least one), strong leadership skills, and comfort working with executive-level clients from acquisition through long-term partnership. This leader will work closely with Commerce Leadership across both media and retail, contributing to strategies set by executive management. The main goal: help clients grow through media opportunities, ensure retention, and support internal team development. Main Responsibilities Lead initiatives to develop and support the team and drive client growth. Build and maintain strong client relationships to support retention. Collaborate with Commerce Leadership on both media and retail projects. Implement strategies that deliver results in line with executive goals.

Join Our Dynamic Commerce Team!We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our expanding Commerce team as a Senior Associate. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in the development, planning, buying, execution, and measurement of media strategies for our designated commerce clients. You will collaborate closely with our national Planning and Buying teams to ensure a cohesive and impactful Commerce media function.The Commerce team specializes in the planning, buying, execution, and analysis of Commerce media, which includes various retailer-focused media elements. This can range from in-store signage to digital advertisements across platforms like Amazon and Kroger.com. Your efforts will directly support our clients' commerce and shopper marketing teams, ultimately driving product sales both online and in-store.

Kinesso, part of IPG Mediabrands, brings together expertise in performance marketing, analytics, and technology to deliver data-driven strategies for clients worldwide. The company’s Commerce team focuses on shopper and commerce media, supporting brands through planning, buying, execution, and measurement across both digital and in-store channels. Role overview The Senior Associate, Commerce will play a key role in developing and executing media plans for shopper and commerce-focused clients. This position involves assisting with the full cycle of media planning and buying, from strategy and execution to measurement of results. Collaboration with national Planning and Buying teams is central to ensuring a cohesive approach to commerce media initiatives. What you will do Support the development, planning, buying, and execution of media plans for assigned commerce media clients. Participate in measuring campaign effectiveness, focusing on both online and offline product sales. Work with various media elements, such as in-store signage (coupon machines, shelf blades), billboards, and digital ads on platforms like Amazon and Kroger.com. Engage with both managed and self-service media buying options to deliver on client objectives. Collaborate closely with national Planning and Buying teams to ensure integrated commerce media strategies. Who you are Enthusiastic about media and eager to deepen expertise in commerce, retail media networks, programmatic media, in-store promotions, and shoppable technology. Comfortable working in an engaging, fast-moving setting. Motivated to grow a career in media and contribute to innovative team efforts. For more information about Kinesso, visit www.KINESSO.com.

About WPP MediaWPP serves as the trusted growth partner for the world’s foremost brands. Our exceptional talent, reliable data and insights, along with world-class partnerships, are unified through our innovative marketing platform, WPP Open. We empower clients to navigate changes, seize opportunities, and achieve transformational growth.WPP Media operates as WPP's AI-driven media unit, synergizing media, data, and partnerships to provide creative personalization at scale. Through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients gain clarity on the effectiveness of their media investments.To learn more, visit wppmedia.com.About WPP WPP is a creative transformation company. We harness the power of creativity to shape better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities. Visit wpp.com for further details. WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world saturated with media, we bring together the finest platforms, talent, and partners to create boundless growth opportunities. Discover more at wppmedia.com. At WPP Media, we value our culture and our people. It elevates us to provide exceptional experiences for our clients and each other. In this role, embracing WPP and WPP Media’s core values will be essential:Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences through Cultivating Trust.Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.Role SummaryWPP Media Solutions is focused on developing and expanding a global Commerce Solutions capability that enables clients to achieve measurable commerce outcomes through media. This role connects audiences, channels, data, and measurement to enhance real-world business performance.The Director, Integrated Commerce will spearhead the design, implementation, and scaling of commerce-centric solutions across priority markets, with a strong focus on transforming proven strategies into repeatable deployments and evolving our offerings into new domains of commerce and retail media.

VaynerMedia is seeking an accomplished Senior Director of Social Commerce to lead our innovative approach to social commerce. In this pivotal role, you will drive strategic initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and leverage data-driven insights to enhance our clients' social media presence and boost sales. Your expertise in social media strategy and e-commerce will empower brands to connect with consumers in meaningful ways.

About TaskForceTaskForce is dedicated to empowering communities and enhancing capacity for the most impactful nonprofits, brands, and individuals tackling urgent issues across our state, nation, and world.Over the last decade, we have been at the forefront of culturally significant social impact initiatives, from political movements like Hotties for Harris and the Hope Campaign to national youth activism such as March for Our Lives, along with civic projects like LA vs. Hate and Safer at Work. We have collaborated with renowned brands such as T-Mobile, MTV, and YouTube, establishing ourselves as one of the largest producers of public art in the United States.Our mission lies at the crossroads of culture, politics, creativity, and community, increasingly encompassing the realms of wearable and collectible culture. The way individuals express themselves through what they wear, carry, post, and share is vital to making movements visible.About This RoleWe are in search of an Associate Director of Merch & Social Commerce to spearhead the development of our expanding merchandise ecosystem, utilizing it as a tool for movement building, cultural storytelling, and political expression.This pivotal role combines elements of product development, cultural engagement, and distribution strategy. You will be responsible for shaping apparel and cultural artifacts, ensuring their reach across the internet, communities, and creator networks where culture thrives.The Associate Director will steer product direction and manage storefronts on platforms such as TikTok Shop, Instagram Shop, Shopify, and other emerging channels, while also playing a vital role in marketing, creator distribution, and paid acquisition strategies.Key ResponsibilitiesMovement-Driven Merch & ProductDevelop merchandise that resonates with political, cultural, and social movements.Transform campaign messages and cultural moments into wearable and shareable visual representations.Utilize merchandise as a tool for identity, solidarity, and message amplification.Apparel & Ephemera FocusOversee daily development of apparel (t-shirts, hoodies, hats) and cultural ephemera (posters, stickers, buttons, prints, tote bags, and other small-format items).Ensure product offerings align with contemporary culture, protest traditions, internet aesthetics, and streetwear trends.Marketing & DistributionCraft strategies for distributing merchandise through creators, influencers, and community partners.Lead and manage paid acquisition efforts across social platforms to enhance product visibility.Identify organic distribution pathways, including meme pages, movement networks, and cultural communities.Integrate merchandise into cultural moments, rather than merely showcasing them in storefronts.Collaborate on launch plans that weave together storytelling, creator engagement, and platform-native content.Social Commerce & Platform ManagementOversee storefront presence on TikTok Shop, Instagram, Shopify, and other emerging platforms.

Our mission: to eliminate every barrier to mental health.At Spring Health, we are dedicated to transforming mental healthcare by dismantling every obstacle that hinders individuals from receiving timely assistance. Our clinically validated approach, Precision Mental Healthcare, enables us to provide personalized care—be it therapy, coaching, medication, or more—tailored specifically to individual needs.We proudly collaborate with over 450 organizations, ranging from nimble startups to global Fortune 500 enterprises, as a premier provider of mental health services, supporting the well-being of 10 million individuals. Our esteemed clients include recognizable names such as Microsoft, Target, and Delta Airlines, who trust us to deliver exceptional outcomes for their employees worldwide. Our innovative platform has achieved a net positive ROI for employers, and we are uniquely positioned as the only company in our sector to receive external validation of net savings for our customers.With substantial backing from prominent investors such as Generation Investment, Kinnevik, Tiger Global, Northzone, and RRE Ventures, our recent Series E funding has propelled our valuation to a remarkable $3.3 billion. We’re just beginning—join us in our mission to make mental healthcare accessible to all.As the Associate Director of Strategic Operations, reporting to the Senior Director of Strategic Operations, you will spearhead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, scalability, and gross margin growth across our organization. This role is embedded within the operations team while forming close partnerships with Finance, Product, Revenue, Clinical, and Customer teams to refine our care delivery processes, ensuring efficiency, sustainability, and scalability.This position is execution-focused. Besides identifying significant efficiency opportunities, you will take ownership of major, cross-functional projects—ensuring teams remain aligned and accountable, driving measurable outcomes. Unlike conventional business strategy roles that prioritize market expansion, this role centers on optimizing core operations: enhancing unit economics and strengthening operational fundamentals.

About WPP MediaWPP is a trusted growth partner for the world's foremost brands, leveraging exceptional talent, reliable data, and strategic partnerships through our innovative marketing platform, WPP Open. We empower clients to navigate change, seize opportunities, and achieve transformative growth.WPP Media operates as WPP's AI-driven media unit, seamlessly integrating media, data, and collaborative efforts to provide tailored personalization at scale. Through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients gain insight into the effectiveness of their media investments.For more information, visit wppmedia.com.Company CultureAt WPP Media, we recognize the importance of our culture and our people in delivering exceptional experiences for our clients and colleagues alike. In this role, you will embody WPP and WPP Media's core values:Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire Transformational Creativity.Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences through Cultivating Trust.Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

About WPP MediaWPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands, combining exceptional talent with reliable data and intelligence. Our pioneering marketing platform, WPP Open, empowers clients to navigate change, seize opportunities, and achieve transformational growth.As WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, WPP Media integrates media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalization at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, we provide clients with clear insights into their media investments.For more information, visit wppmedia.com.About WPP Media WPP is the creative transformation company, leveraging creativity to forge better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities. Discover more at wpp.com.WPP Media serves as WPP’s global media collective, uniting the best platforms, talent, and partnerships to create boundless growth opportunities in an ever-evolving media landscape. We believe in the strength of our culture and our people, which empowers us to deliver outstanding experiences for our clients and each other. In this role, embracing WPP and WPP Media’s core values will be essential:Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences through Cultivating Trust.Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media BrandMindshare drives Good Growth for its clients as “Growth Architects,” fostering growth that benefits all stakeholders—better for people, planet, and business—by utilizing media with intention. This approach cultivates meaningful connections with consumers, enhances brand trust, and ensures superior outcomes for all parties involved.Role Summary & ImpactThe Director of Commerce Planning will leverage expertise in commerce platforms, including retail media networks and adtech partnerships, to address complex business challenges through simplified perspectives. This role will pinpoint opportunities for products, processes, or solutions based on comprehensive analyses.

Blue Nile, a prominent name in online jewelry, seeks a Director of Strategic Merchandising based in New York. This leader will shape business strategy using data insights, cross-functional teamwork, and a focus on pricing and margin improvement. The position manages direct reports and works closely with teams across the company to evolve the product portfolio and identify growth opportunities. Role Overview The Director of Strategic Merchandising blends analytical strength with strong communication and commercial instincts. This role balances revenue growth, assortment optimization, and a refined digital shopping experience that supports Blue Nile’s exclusive brand position. Key Responsibilities Assortment Optimization Develop and execute merchandising strategies rooted in data analysis and aligned with brand goals. Review SKU and collection performance to identify opportunities for depth, breadth, and mix improvements. Plan and launch new product collections, managing their introduction and lifecycle. Monitor competitor moves, market shifts, and industry trends to refine merchandising plans and inform product development. Partner with Finance and Planning to forecast demand and build strategic assortments. Translate analytics into clear, actionable recommendations for executive leadership. Create and maintain dashboards and reporting tools for real-time performance monitoring. Site Merchandising Work with Creative and Technical teams to deliver a curated and engaging product experience online. Balance online assortments, ensuring a mix of new arrivals, core sellers, and high-value items. Use product storytelling and strategic placement to enhance the digital shopping journey. Apply analytical rigor to decisions about SKU and collection visibility, collaborating with the Performance Marketing team. Location This position is based in New York, New York, United States.

Join our dynamic team as an Operations Associate at American Girl in New York City! In this vital role, you will be responsible for handling merchandise, ensuring that our products are well-organized and ready for our valued customers. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to jumpstart their career in retail operations.

KINESSO, part of IPG Mediabrands, focuses on performance marketing, data, and technology. The company brings together the expertise of Matterkind, Reprise, P3, and Kinesso to offer a unified approach to optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. With a global presence of over 6,000 professionals in more than 60 countries, KINESSO develops data-driven strategies for social platforms, e-commerce growth, and curated marketplaces. More information is available at www.KINESSO.com. Role overview The Senior Associate, Commerce will join the Commerce team in New York. This role centers on developing, planning, executing, and evaluating media strategies for shopper and commerce media clients. The Senior Associate will help shape Commerce planning and buying processes, working closely with national Planning and Buying teams to align efforts across Commerce media operations. What you will do Contribute to the design and execution of media strategies for commerce-focused clients Collaborate with Planning and Buying teams on Commerce media initiatives Support the innovation of planning and buying processes for Commerce media Participate in the assessment and measurement of campaign outcomes Commerce team focus The Commerce team specializes in planning, buying, executing, and measuring retailer-centric media. This includes in-store signage, digital ads on platforms such as Amazon and Kroger, influencer partnerships, and collaborations with shoppable technology companies. The team’s efforts aim to drive product sales both online and in physical stores for clients’ commerce, shopper, and customer marketing programs.